Officials say while majority of funding is federal, agency not affected

11:12 PM,
Oct. 9, 2013

Motorists navigate the construction zone along I-55 in Ridgeland on Wednesday.

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Mississippi Department of Transportation officials say the federal government shutdown won't halt or delay any of its projects or work, even though much of the agency's funding is federal.

"It's not affecting anything here in Mississippi," said Jarrod Ravencraft, spokesman for MDOT. "Even though the money is federal, the work is done by state employees. This is not going to affect our day-to-day business with roadways, ports, rail systems and airports in Mississippi."